The City of Valdosta Fire Department responded to a chemical
explosion on August 14 at PermaFix Environmental Services, located
at 1622 James Rodgers Circle. The call came in at 2:22 p.m. and
within minutes more than 40 firefighters and other first responders
were on scene. The fire was under control by 4:30 p.m. with the
assistance of the Lowndes County Fire Department and the Moody Air
Force Base Fire Department. Also responding with aid were the
Valdosta Police Department, Lowndes County Sheriff’s office, the
Georgia State Patrol and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Due to the nature of the chemicals at the facility, the area was
evacuated within a one-mile radius. At least three injuries have
been reported, but no fatalities are known at this time.
The fire is under investigation. An update will be provided when
more information is available.
The City of Valdosta Fire Department responded to a chemical explosion on August 14 at PermaFix Environmental Services, located at 1622 James Rodgers Circle. The call came in at 2:22 p.m. and within minutes more than 40 firefighters and other first responders were on scene. The fire was under control by 4:30 p.m. with the assistance of the Lowndes County Fire Department and the Moody Air Force Base Fire Department. Also responding with aid were the Valdosta Police Department, Lowndes County Sheriff’s office, the Georgia State Patrol and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
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